BY RODRICK DESURI
Auki
The construction of the new classic agriculture office in Auki, Malaita Province, is progressing steadily.
The new office aims to strengthen and improve service delivery and significantly contribute to the growth and resilience of agriculture in the province.
It was funded by the World Bank through the Solomon Islands Agriculture and Rural Transformation (SIART) project and supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MAL).
A statement by SIART on its facebook page yesterday said the construction is progressing with foundation footing.
It said after the completion of the foundation footing, a foundation slab, ground floor columns and beams, and floor block work will continue after.
Last week, MAL Minister Franklyn Derik Wasi visited the new classic agriculture office where he met with the local workers.
He said Malaita province plays a vital role in agriculture, where its people have continued to undertake sustainable livelihoods and support the local economy.
“Farmers throughout the province have contributed greatly to food security and household income generation,” he said.
The new office is being constructed by the JQY company.
Photo credit: SIART
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